The kite runner by Khaled Hosseini - riverhead books - isbn 9781594480003

The kite runner by Khaled Hosseini - riverhead books - isbn 9781594480003 The Kite Runner is a powerful and critically acclaimed novel by Khaled Hosseini, published by Riverhead Books in 2003. It's a #1 New York Times bestseller and an international classic loved by millions of readers worldwide. The story follows the life of Amir, a young boy from a wealthy Pashtun family in Kabul, Afghanistan, and his close friend Hassan, the son of his father's Hazara servant. Their friendship is tested during a kite-fighting tournament where a traumatic event leads to Amir's betrayal of Hassan due to fear and cowardice. The novel then chronicles Amir's journey as he and his father flee to America during the Soviet invasion and Amir's eventual return to Afghanistan as an adult to confront his past and seek redemption by rescuing Hassan's son, Sohrab. Pet friendly home. Bundle and save!